I completed my BSN through WGU and loved it. Debating on MSN. There are no job opportunities for MSN nor will I get a pay raise. A potential thought I had was to become a WGU mentor, if they were hiring. What was required (in general) for capstone?
I completed my BSN in Sept. 10 months for 40 credits. I absolutely loved WGU. Stats is not really that bad. It is mostly theory. I had a wonderful mentor. Great program/price
Jane Doe, RN replied to Jane Doe, RN's topic in Excelsior
Thanks for all the input. I was wondering how I was going to organize the SG. I think I may also use page protectors and put at least the critical elements in a binder so I can take it to work with me. Does the swim noodle work pretty well for the la...
Jane Doe, RN replied to Jane Doe, RN's topic in Excelsior
Lunah and tnmarie thank you! I have joined the facebook group. I think I will set up my lab sim and "patient" tomorow after work and start practicing. I think I just saw all 588 pages and was overwhelmed. Taking it one page at a time is much more sen...
Jane Doe, RN replied to KitkatPRN's topic in Excelsior
Great ideas OP, I applied for the Texas site. I currently live in Nebraska so Texas is the closest with Wisconsin sites being second closest. However I was not sure I wanted to drive into Wisconsin weather during winter. I applied 12/31 so hopefully ...
I have just become eligible for CPNE. My application has been accepted and I am in scheduling. I have started looking over the CPNE guide (19th ed) I have just started looking over the Excelsior message board. I am feeling very overwhelmed with all t...
Jane Doe, RN replied to peppapig123's topic in General Nursing
I am 21 years old and work FT nights in a rural hospital. Been a nurse for 18 months. I have a wonderful 2 mo old daughter. I am also taking classes PT so I can one day be DONE with school :) I stay busy with family and friends. However, my social li...